Cursive Umnum 5 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, quotes, invitations, casual, upbeat, friendly, handcrafted, expressive, handwritten feel, modern brush, informal flair, display impact, brushy, slanted, bouncy, looping, tapered.
A lively brush-script with a consistent rightward slant and high-contrast, pressure-like strokes that taper to pointed terminals. Letterforms are narrow and quick, with rounded joins, occasional looped ascenders/descenders, and a slightly bouncy baseline that keeps the rhythm informal. Connections are implied through flowing entry/exit strokes rather than strict continuous joining, helping maintain clarity in mixed-case settings. Counters are compact and the overall texture is dark and energetic, with sweeping capitals and simplified, cursive-style numerals.
Works well for short, expressive lines such as brand marks, product packaging accents, social graphics, greeting cards, invitations, and pull quotes. It’s best used at display sizes where the tapered strokes and brush contrast remain crisp and the lively rhythm can be appreciated.
The tone is personable and spontaneous, like a fast handwritten note made with a brush pen. It feels cheerful and approachable, with enough flourish to read as celebratory without becoming overly formal.
The design appears intended to emulate modern brush-pen handwriting with a controlled, repeatable rhythm—combining dramatic contrast and cursive flow to deliver an energetic, personable voice for contemporary display typography.
Capitals show prominent introductory strokes and occasional extended swashes, giving words a distinctive starting gesture. The numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with curved, slightly irregular forms that match the script’s motion and contrast.